About Dublin
Dublin is the capital of Ireland, home to around 1,024,027 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Dublin
1
Trinity College and Book of Kells
2
Temple Bar
3
Guinness Storehouse
4
Dublin Castle
5
St. Patrick's Cathedral
6
Phoenix Park
7
Howth cliff walk day trip
8
Traditional music pub session
Budget travel
Free things to do in Dublin
Temple Bar
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Phoenix Park
Howth cliff walk day trip
St Mary's Pro-Cathedral
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit GPO Museum
- Visit St Mary's Pro-Cathedral
- Visit National Leprechaun Museum
- Eat at Bewley's Café
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Hugh Lane Gallery
- Visit EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
- Visit Green on Red Gallery
- Eat at Butlers Chocolate Café
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Abbey Theatre
- Eat at Lemon Crèpe & Coffee Company
Where to eat
Local favourites
- $
Leo Burdock
Fish & chips · Dublin's classic chipper since 1913
- $$
The Winding Stair
Irish · Bookshop restaurant overlooking the Liffey
- $$$$
Chapter One
Irish · Michelin favourite below the Writers Museum
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $$$$
The Shelbourne
St Stephen's Green · Historic grande dame
- $$$
The Clarence
Temple Bar · U2-owned riverside hotel
- $$
The Dean Dublin
Kevin Street · Design hotel tourist favourite
Shopping
- Brown Thomas
- Kilkenny Design
- Hodges Figgis
- Powerscourt Centre
- George's Street Arcade
- Arnott's
Nightlife
- Peadar Kearney's
- The Cobblestone
- Frank Ryans
- O'Donoghue's
- The Barge
- Hartigan's
Museums & culture
- GPO Museum
- St Mary's Pro-Cathedral
- National Leprechaun Museum
- Hugh Lane Gallery
- EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
- Green on Red Gallery
In pictures
Dublin gallery
Keep exploring
